I need some friends on here!

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  • Moonwillowtree
    Moonwillowtree Posts: 2
    Looking for friends I need supporters to keep me motivated.
  • Sikketh
    Sikketh Posts: 12 Member
    I've also been around the site for quite a while, and have been coming and going without seriously doing much. I was up to 260 pounds, and now I've been hovering around 250 until I recently got back in and got to 240. My goal is 180, and I've got a Spartan race to run in July that I'd like to build endurance and get in shape for.
  • cfclarey
    cfclarey Posts: 3 Member
    Keep on going! You can do it! I will add you. :happy:
  • stevefisher4274
    stevefisher4274 Posts: 12 Member
    I too am new to mfp. One week in and I have found this community to be very supportive and encouraging. I am almost twice your age and need to lose 200 lbs. I have lost and regained that many times over but joining this site and using these tools and seeing so many wonderful people accomplish what I am trying to do, which is change my lifestyle has given me so much hope that I can achieve my goals. I will encourage you, if you promise to encourage me. And anyone else who needs or would like another friend, feel free to add me.
  • SolitudesMuse
    SolitudesMuse Posts: 67 Member
    I've sent OP and several others Friend Requests.

    Anyone else is welcome to add me. :)
  • grandmothercharlie
    grandmothercharlie Posts: 1,356 Member
    We have all looked for friends because friends are part of the success of MFP. Also, to keep up the motivation, make sure you make a point of reading success stories. Everyday, amazing losses are documented with pictures. A lot of people, have been in your shoes and have lost hundred of pounds. I am always excited at other success. 100 lbs. and they are unrecognizable! Heck 35 pounds makes a huge difference. These successful people like to share how they did it, so don't just make friends with those losing. Make friends with people who have succeeded, too.

    I did want to say though that your food choices shouldn't be "all or nothing." Just because you are taking a walk and not having fast food for lunch, doesn't mean that you can't eat a decent, satisfying meal. If you keep to raw veggies alone, you will fail.

    I eat out almost every dinner. I even eat some fast food. Steak'n'shake single burgers(plain) with grilled portabellos and a cup of veggie soup is a very low-cal meal. When I have the calories to spare, I even will do a double (plain) with portabellos, baked beans, and a salad with dressing on the side. (I never get cheese, or sauces, fries, or mildshakes). I eat also eat at Taco Bell and Arby's, too. If you really feel that you can't drive into a fast food restaurant without binging, then don't. But, it doesn't have to be eliminated if you can handle it. The main thing is you must plan ahead. Read restaurant websites or figure out in advance what you can eat at these places. (we are going for a birthday dinner at Longhorn tomorrow. I already have my breakfast and lunch planned so I can have what I want for dinner).

    Why not pack a sandwich to go with those veggies at lunch.? The walk is a great idea. Now that the weather is nice, I do that, too. Otherwise, I walk at on the gym track and do stationary bike.

    Glad you are asking for friends because they will help encourage, commiserate, and cheer for you! Good luck! You can do this!
  • Antoinette577
    Antoinette577 Posts: 4
    Hi! I will add you also, since I am new to myfitnesspal and need friends too! :smile:
  • jessicastinson94
    jessicastinson94 Posts: 1
    Hey Antionette! I'm starting this fitness journey as well. Would love to give and receive some support from others traveling through this season of their life as well. :-)
  • kirstenflood
    kirstenflood Posts: 112 Member
    hey im in the same boat i need friends too! ill add you :)
  • livingfortheone
    livingfortheone Posts: 273 Member
    anyone is always free to add me!
  • Twignasty
    Twignasty Posts: 80 Member
    Hello. Anyone is free to add! I'm trying to rebuild my page since alot of friends have become inactive.Everyone have a great night! <3
  • Jeromeong7
    Jeromeong7 Posts: 1
    Hello, do add me too, need some motivation to lose some weight, cheers to everyone here! :)
  • Yagisama
    Yagisama Posts: 595 Member
    Added! :smile:

    Also, I wanted to add that the first step is to actually believe you can achieve your goal and see yourself in a healthy weight.

    I've been overweight for the last ~10 years and once I started losing weight I was shocked to see a decrease in my clothing size. I had gotten to the point where I just assumed that the larger clothing sizes were just something I had to get used to.

    My only bit of advice is not to let perfect be the enemy of good (enough). You'll often read about the evils of processed/frozen food. Sure, ideally you want to eat made from scratch meals. But I've found many good frozen meals in Sprouts and other supermarkets. For example, Amy's always has good offerings. Though you have to make sure you watch sodium intake.

    Then, once you slowly decrease fast food, you can incorporate more fresh meals, vegetables, leafy greens, etc. But one step at a time. You need a long term plan that while may not be perfect, is something that you can keep up. In the past, I've jumped to perfect healthy meals right away but it wasn't something I could sustain for long.
  • ltk77
    ltk77 Posts: 8
    I'm recently new again. Please feel free to add me. I can use all the support I can get.

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